A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8520431 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 87315802 epoch_slot_no: 311002 block_no: 8520254 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 42663 time: 2023-03-15 12:08:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x521d00a3bbc2cee60fbdfa4ba3ad8c5872db1726bec276120c9cac111a41912bBlock Operator
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